I could not put this book down and kept thinking about how the mystery would unfold.

Sadie’s story is a truly captivating one. What they didn't realize is that this astounding story is bigger than them both. Together, McCray and Sadie are intent on finding the person who murdered Mattie. Sadie is on the run, with only one emotion: revenge. When West McCray (radio journalist and podcaster) hears Sadie's story, he tracks her down. Desperate and determined, Sadie embarks on a vengeful journey to find her sister’s killer. When Mattie is found dead, life takes yet another turn for the worse. She always took care of Maddie, knowing her mother couldn’t step up. For all intents and purposes, Sadie has been Mattie's mother. There is one source of happiness in her life: her little sister Mattie. The combination of her mother being a drug addict and her own battle with stuttering has made the idea of a 'normal life' difficult to imagine. Sadie has lived a hard life in the small town of Cold Creek. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated Chapter.On My Bookshelf: The Crowns of Croswald by D.On My Bookshelf: Birthday by Meredith Russo.On My Bookshelf: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.#2ndaryELA Twitter Chat on Sunday 7/28: Back to Sc.On My Bookshelf: The Shade of the Moon by Susan Be.

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The Literary Maven is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Sadie for yourself, you can find it on Amazon here. Students could even interview a local law enforcement agent about the topic. Students could research the complications surrounding missing teen girls and find out the protocol for filing a missing person report in their town, city, or state. Students who are fans of crime TV shows like Criminal Minds will love this book.Īfter reading, students could take a look at the statistics surrounding missing children: how many go missing, how many are found, and how many are not. Some of the themes and content are too mature for middle school. I wanted a more conclusive answer to what happened.Ĭlassroom application: I would recommend this one to high school students and up. The conclusion of Sadie's mission is somewhat implied, but also leaves readers hanging. Sadie's quest to find Mattie's killer filled with dangers and risks. Sadie was largely responsible for Mattie, especially as they got earlier, which cause Mattie to develop resentment toward Sadie. Because her mother was largely absent, the dynamic between Sadie and her younger sister Mattie is complex. Sadie is a fierce protagonist, willing to risk everything to avenge her sister's death.

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